Industry News
B+H Architects reveals design for Shenzhen hospital
B+H Architects has won an international competition to design the new Shenzhen Children’s Hospital and Science and Education Building, in joint venture with East China
Mental health centre opens at Royal Columbian Hospital
The B.C. government has opened the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
Calgary’s $2.5 billion Alpine Park breaks ground
Construction has begun on Alpine Park, a $2.5-billion community in Calgary. The project is a 646-acre, next-generation greenfield development.
New course guides design for zero-energy schools
Leading industry organizations have developed a new e-learning course on how to achieve cost-effective advanced levels of energy savings in schools.
Galleria on the Park breaks ground
A socially-distanced ground-breaking ceremony took place for Galleria on the Park—the mixed-use community that will rise on a 20-acre site in Toronto.
Hotel recovery relies on impulsive staycationers
Following what’s characterized as the most difficult quarter yet recorded for Canadian hotel owners and operators, industry analysts are tracking the arduous climb back from the early April trough.
Fast + Epp completes mass timber hybrid home office
The superstructure of the new Fast + Epp mass timber hybrid home office in Vancouver, B.C. is complete. Move-in is anticipated for late 2020.
Markham Centre Campus to begin ascent
Markham Centre Campus (MCC)—an outpost for York University—will be the first public university in York Region when it rises in 2023.
Mass timber office tower T3 Bayside begins to rise
Starting its ascent in the Bayside Toronto community last week, T3 Bayside will bring 251,000 square feet of mass timber office space to the eastern waterfront.
Pembina Institute’s action plan for CleanBC goals
The Pembina Institute is calling on the B.C. government to ensure that economic relief and stimulus programs enhance the province’s climate plan, CleanBC.
CBRE Caledon invests in 12 Vantage data centres
CBRE Caledon acquired a stake in a $3.5-billion portfolio of 12 purpose-built high-quality data centres based in North America.
Calgary East Village project set to top off
The 9th Avenue SE Parkade and Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary’s East Village is set to be topped off with the final concrete pour.
ASHRAE releases HVAC guide for reopening schools
A new 41-page guide from ASHRAE provides guidance on the operation of HVAC systems as schools prepare to reopen in the fall.
Planting native trees cools communities over time
Planting native trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses can cool the summer daytime temperature of an area by more than 4 C in a decade.
Automated tool makes CECRA application easier
KPMG in Canada has launched a new automated tool to help commercial landlords apply to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program.
Many cities are aggregate recycling laggards
Despite the many benefits of aggregate recycling, millions of tonnes of asphalt and concrete are dumped into landfill sites in Ontario.
Finalists announced for Canada’s best restroom
Cintas has announced its five finalists for the 2020 Canada's Best Restroom Award which recognizes outstanding facilities across the country.
